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Alabama sees record number of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday
“What we can still control is Christmas,” Dr. Don Williamson said. “We can still control what hospital beds are going to look like in January."
Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear to retire Dec. 16
Under Beshear’s leadership, the Alabama Department of Mental Health launched Stepping Up Alabama, aimed at reducing the number of people in jails who have a mental illness.
Will vaccines protect against mutated strains of coronavirus?
Public health experts say it will be some time before vaccines are available to the wider public.
Alabama hospitals nearing COVID-19 summer surge levels
Wednesday was the 18th straight day with more than 1,000 people in hospitals in Alabama with COVID-19.
Judge reduces former Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard’s prison sentence
The trial court judge ordered his 48-month sentence reduced to 28 months.
Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19, has “mild symptoms”
It’s unlikely Saban will be able to coach in person during Saturday’s Iron Bowl against Auburn.
Governor orders flags lowered in honor of former Rep. Alvin Holmes
Ivey’s directive calls for flags to be lowered on Sunday when Holmes is to be buried.
Average daily coronavirus cases in Alabama reach new highs as hospitalizations surge
“It's incredibly important right now to maintain your bubble, to wear your mask, maintain distancing and wash your hands," UAB's Dr. Kierstin Kennedy said.
Poarch Creek Indians partners with Sweet Grown Alabama
The tribe’s support will be used to fund traditional and digital marketing to encourage buying local, according to the nonprofit’s press release.